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LOT 0186
Eastern Roman Gold Ring with Rock Crystal Gemstone of Asclepius the God of Medicine
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.14 grams, 26.16 mm overall, 18.96 x 17.33 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
D-section hoop with expanding shoulders enclosing a rectangular bezel, intaglio depicting a profile bearded bust wearing a laurel wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceEx London gentleman's collection, 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13128-249407.
For similar intaglio, see The British Museum, museum number 2006,1004.1.
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LOT 0186
Eastern Roman Gold Ring with Rock Crystal Gemstone of Asclepius the God of Medicine
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
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